Dog Falls bridge closed by floods

The bridge over the River Affric at Dog Falls has been so badly damaged by recent flooding and spate conditions that it has been closed. The bridge was completely overtopped by water which has also damaged the paths near the river bank and part of the car park at Dog Falls. Civil engineers from Forestry Commission Scotland are currently assessing the new damage with a view to announcing a repair schedule.

In the meantime the bridge closure means a long diversion for the new Affric Kintail Way. Stage two of the route crosses the bridge here and continues along tracks and paths on the south side of Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin, now walkers will have to follow the road to cross the bridge at the end of the public road up Glen Affric.